US Bridges

FAU 4905 over James Ave/Briley Pkwy&cr

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19FA0100019

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
368 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,484
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4905 over James Ave/Briley Pkwy&cr is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 4905 over James Ave/Briley Pkwy&cr in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,484 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,160 by 2041. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4905
CrossesJames Ave/Briley Pkwy&cr
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 4905
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16378, -86.86833
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,484 (2021)
Projected traffic6,160 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4905 over James Ave/Briley Pkwy&cr built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FAU 4905 over James Ave/Briley Pkwy&cr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4905 over James Ave/Briley Pkwy&cr carry?

About 3,484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4905 over James Ave/Briley Pkwy&cr?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4905 over James Ave/Briley Pkwy&cr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.